California § 9920 - When the secured party, his successor or assignee, has deposited with the departm
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 9920 — When the secured party, his successor or assignee, has deposited with the departm, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9920. When the secured party, his successor or assignee, has deposited with the departm
When the secured party, his successor or assignee, has deposited with the department a properly endorsed certificate of ownership showing the secured party as legal owner, or if the vessel is not numbered when the owner shall file an initial application for number as provided for in this code, and the certificate of ownership issued under said application shows said secured party as the legal owner, and said certificate of ownership is deposited with the department, the deposit constitutes perfection of the security interest.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 9920
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 9920 cover?
Section 9920 ("When the secured party, his successor or assignee, has deposited with the departm") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 9920?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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